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Few people who have gone through a divorce would claim that it was easy. Even when everything goes right, divorce is still a difficult time in anyone’s life. Depending on how many disagreements are involved, and the unique issues involved in your case, divorce can be one of the most challenging situations you will ever [..]

California is a community property state and requires that the community property of you and your spouse be divided equally when you divorce. While on the surface this sounds fairly simple, in reality it can become quite complicated, especially when assets are part community property and part separate property. California has developed a comprehensive body [..]

Sometimes figuring out the parties’ compensation for purposes of support and property division can be complex –particularly in high-asset divorces. Brent Seymour has handled many complicated divorces where complex compensation issues needed to be worked through. We can help you with all types of complex compensation issues, including pensions, hidden income, stock options and more. [..]

Spousal support is often one of the most hotly contested issues related to divorce. Those who have to pay spousal support may feel like they should not have to – or that it should be less than what the other spouse is requesting. On the other hand, the spouse seeking support may feel like such [..]

Child support is often a contentious issue during divorce. The parent who will be paying the child support often disagrees with the amount requested, while the supported parent often disagrees with the amount offered. It can become a heated and emotionally difficult battle. At the Law Office of Brent D. Seymour, we work with clients [..]

Many couples disagree on matters of child custody and visitation. California courts are focused on what is best for the child, making it extremely important to have an experienced attorney on your side to ensure that the court understands your perspective. You need an attorney that will effectively represent you so that you have every [..]

When ending a significant relationship – same-sex or otherwise – it is important to protect your best interests under California law. The Law Office of Brent D. Seymour assists gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender clients with a range of family law concerns. Our focus is protecting our clients and ensuring that they have the experienced [..]

A prenuptial agreement (created prior to marriage) and a postnuptial agreement (created after marriage) are designed to add clarity to your marriage. They have obvious benefits if you are wealthy, but even if you are of more modest means, they can eliminate a lot of potential headaches for you and your spouse Some people believe [..]

The Law Office of Brent D. Seymour provides international family law services to clients throughout the Bay Area and Solano County, and internationally. With social mobility and the rise of multiple domiciles, family law disputes are increasingly extending beyond national jurisdictions. Brent Seymour has many years of experience in International Family Law, including international divorce [..]

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